Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Thanks to Fire Ned Colletti Now for the tip: For the low, low price of $500, you can spend a night under the stars with Russell Martin and Andre Ethier. From Dodgers.com:

The Los Angeles Dodgers invite you take live batting practice "Under the Lights" at Dodger Stadium. Hosted by Russell Martin and Andre Ethier, this premiere event will allow you and your friends, family or clients the chance to hit, throw, run, eat, drink and party in the Heart of Dodgertown. Swing for the fences during live batting practice on the field, mingle with current and former Dodgers, tour the locker room, throw in the bullpen and enjoy food and an open beer and wine bar in the exclusive Dugout Club.

The premier event will take place November 21, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and costs $500 per person. Space is limited so purchase your tickets now!

Under the Lights Features:

Russell Martin and Andre Ethier as your hosts

Live batting practice on the field

Indoor batting practice in the batting cages

Pitching practice in the bullpens

The chance to run the bases

Play the field

Shag fly balls

Behind-the-scenes locker room and clubhouse tours

The chance to mingle with both current and former Dodger greats

Live DJ

Catered food

Open bar (beer & wine)

VIP gift bags

Your name in lights on the Scoreboard and DodgerVision boards

Professional photographs taken on the field

A night Under the Lights also makes a great gift! For questions about this event please call Ryan today at 323-224-1355.

Yeah, I was so excited when I got the email about this. I would have been willing to pay a lot, but $500 is way too much, especially since I would have needed two tickets. Too bad. I bet it will be awesome.